The Yardi Breeze alternative for small Canadian landlords.
Yardi Breeze starts at US$1/unit/month with a $100 monthly minimum, and the UX still feels like a stripped-down enterprise tool. Central Rentals was designed from scratch for the 1-50-unit Canadian landlord, with the workflows you actually use.
Central Rentals vs Yardi Breeze — feature by feature
| Feature | Central Rentals | Yardi Breeze |
|---|---|---|
| Built for Canada | Edmonton-headquartered | Available in Canada, US-first features |
| Provincial lease generator (all 13) | All 13 provinces + Quebec TAL | Generic templates; not provincial |
| Provincial notices (N1-N13, Form A, RTDRS, TAL) | Every provincial form | No provincial notice library |
| Stripe rent collection in CAD | Native CAD + auto-reconciliation | Yardi payment add-on (extra fee) |
| CRA T776 + NR4 + T5013 exports | 1-click export at tax time | US 1099 only |
| Tenant screening (credit + ID + landlord) | 90-second 3-check pull | Via Yardi Resident Screening |
| Rent reported to Equifax + TransUnion | Free for tenants | Not available |
| Smart assistant (Mark) — leases, listings, replies | Built-in | Not included |
| Maintenance triage + work-order routing | Auto-triaged + vendor routing | Solid, but enterprise-flavoured |
| Free 14-day trial — no credit card | 14 days, no card | Demo + sales call required |
| Starting price (per unit / month, CAD) | $0.99CAD / unit / month | $100+ USDMin + per-unit + add-ons |
Yardi Breeze is great if you've got 100+ units and need enterprise compliance. For 1-50 units in Canada, Central Rentals is faster to set up, cheaper, and built around your provincial rules.
Frequently asked questions
Is Central Rentals cheaper than Yardi Breeze?
Yes. Central Rentals starts at CA$0.99 per unit per month with a free 14-day trial. Yardi Breeze starts at $100+ USD — typically 25-300× more for small Canadian portfolios.
Does Yardi Breeze support Canadian provincial leases?
No — Generic templates; not provincial. Central Rentals ships native provincial lease generators for all 13 provinces and territories, including the Quebec TAL and the Ontario Standard Lease (Form 2229E).
Can I export to T776 / NR4 / T5013 with Yardi Breeze?
No — US 1099 only. Central Rentals generates CRA-ready exports at tax time with one click.
How long does it take to switch from Yardi Breeze to Central Rentals?
Most landlords with under 25 units move in under 90 minutes. We import tenants + leases + recurring rent schedules directly from CSV exports. No long-term contract, cancel anytime.